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1. Your boat looks more like a canoe than a kayak, what is the difference, what makes it a kayak?
There are several differences between a canoe and kayak. Probably the primary difference is the entry. If
you notice on your canoes, the entry is very blunt whereas on your kayak it is a very sharp entry. This is so it
can cut through waves and chop much easier. In a canoe you sit much higher to paddle whereas in a kayak you
sit on the bottom to lower your center of gravity making the boat more stable. You use a single blade paddle
with canoes, but kayaks are propelled with a double blade paddle giving you more maneuverability.
2. The sides of your kayak seem awfully high out of the water; doesn't that make it hard to paddle?
No, the side is only 10-1/2 inches high so a standard 8 foot (96 inches) paddle works great. We recommend
using a 2-piece kayak paddle so that you can take it apart and use only half of it (like a canoe paddle) when you
get into really tight areas such as mangrove tunnels.
3. What makes a fiberglass kayak better than a plastic kayak?
Both have their advantages and disadvantages, it mainly depends on your usage. Fiberglass kayaks are usually
lighter, drier, faster and more maneuverable. The kayaks and canoes used in the Olympic races are all
fiberglass for this reason. Fiberglass kayaks are more easily repaired, they will stand up better to the
ultraviolet rays and in general have a longer life span. Plastic kayaks are usually cheaper, more forgiving and
they are recyclable. But, they do not stand up well to ultraviolet rays, so over time they may become very
brittle. Higher temperatures tend to deform the shape of the hull.
4. What length kayak is recommended for fishing?
Most experts will tell you that the ideal size boat for fishing is between 12 and 14 feet. Anything shorter does
not give you any room for gear and anything longer is more difficult to maneuver in tight areas.
5. How much does your kayak weigh?
Our basic boat weight in at about 42 pounds. This includes flotation/storage tanks in the bow and stern and a
molded fiberglass seat. Just remember that most boats don't weigh that much, it is all the little goodies that
you add to it that makes the weight go up.
6. What is the capacity of your kayak?
Our kayak was designed to carry one person and lots of fishing gear. Recommended carrying capacity is 600
pounds
7. How straight does your kayak track?
How straight can you paddle? Most kayaks only track as straight as you can paddle. If you are interested in a
kayak that tracks really straight, you have a couple of alternatives. Make sure your kayak is very long and very
narrow, or be sure and buy a kayak that has a good rudder system or a full keel. Remember one thing, by
opting for a kayak that tracks straight, you give up a lot of the maneuverability, which could be crucial in tight
or shallow areas. Our kayak has a 42 inch keel in the center that extends down 1-1/2 inches. This aids in
tracking as well as provides lateral resistance for those times you gook into a big one and it runs abeam of the
boat. Also, because it is not a full keel, you have excellent maneuverability
8. Can your kayak be equipped with a trolling motor?
Yes, we can equip our kayak with trolling motors. We recommend putting the motor on the front of the kayak
and the battery in the back to balance the weight. We have also designed our own maximizing unit that will
extend the running time on your battery by 5 times.
9. How stable is your kayak, can you stand up in it?
Standing up in any small boat is usually NOT recommended, and most people will never learn to stand up in a
kayak. We do realize, however, that people want better surface visibility when fishing so we designed
sponsons which are easily attached and removed. This gives the individual the ability to stand up, move
around, pole, sight cast, throw a cast net, or just stretch your legs without fear of capsizing. You can also
get in and out of the boat (even in water over your head) without worrying about the boat going over.
10. What is the difference between sponsons and outriggers?
Outriggers are just what they imply, they are installed out away from the hull in order to give you the
maximum stability. If you look at the Tri-Balance, their outriggers extend out 90 inches. This helps make it
stable, but you can't get into tight places. Sponsons, on the other hand, are designed to hug the hull giving
you all the buoyancy and stability but still allowing you to get into tight places. NOTE: Slo-Mo is extremely
stable without the uses of sponsons, but if you want to be able to stand and focus on your fishing rather than
keeping your balance, they are highly recommended.
11. I see a lot of ads for sit on top kayaks with guys standing up fishing and I don't see any outriggers or
sponsons. This suggests that their kayak is more stable, am I wrong?
I wouldn't say you are wrong, but I would say that you are being misled. As I stated before, most people will
never learn to stand in a kayak without the use of sponsons or outriggers. If you look closely at the hull
designs of kayaks such as Hobie or Ocean Kayak, they have sponsons built right into their hull design. This
keeps them from being easily capsized, but it does not give you the ability to stand up and move around to
fish. Our kayak is designed for use inshore and offshore; in calm water and in chop; through the surf or off the
dock. And, if you put sponsons on it, the ability to stand up and pole or sight fish is awesome.
12. Is the use of outriggers and sponsons something new?
No, outriggers and sponsons have been around for years. It is really common for your performance boats to
make use of sponsons in their hull designs. You can go back to the 60's and check out boats such as Glaspar and
Glass Magic and you will see that quite a few of their hulls had sponsons built right in. As a matter of fact, the
Glaspar G3 was so fast in the turns that they had to add sponsons to keep it from flipping over. It is not
uncommon for canoes to build sponsons into their hull designs. Everglade National Park, in Florida has rental
canoes with sponsons built right into the hull. Sponsons are just a manufacturers was of making boats safer
for the novice and more versatile for the experienced
13. I have a plastic kayak, and it seems to have a significant hull slap, does your kayak?
Every boat is going to experience hull slap at some time or other, it is the nature of a boat. The thing that
makes it so noticeable with the plastic sit-on-top kayaks is that due to the design, they are like a drum and all
sound is magnified. The fact that Slo-Mo was designed with a nacelle at both bow and stern cuts don on the
hull slap, and the core in the bottom also helps to absorb sound rather than magnify it.
14. Where can I get one of your kayaks?
All of our kayaks are sold direct. One of the reasons for this is to keep the prices down. Dealers require a
minimum of 30% profit, and some one has to pay for it, and that someone is you. If you want a "cookie cutter
kayak" you can get one at any kayak dealer. They all sell the same kayaks and the same accessories for about
the same price. Most of the sales people who work there are more interested in selling you any boat, not
necessarily the boat that is right for you. Our kayaks are built
to order and customized for the individual who is buying it.